As FC Basel 1893 and BSC Young Boys gear up for their Switzerland Super League match on 04.04.2026, the excitement builds. Our in-depth prediction examines the strengths of FC Basel 1893 against BSC Young Boys. Dive into our analysis, follow the tactical battle, and use our expert insights to guide your betting on this match.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | FC ST. Gallen | 31 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 60/37 | 56 |
| 3 | FC Basel 1893 | 31 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 47/39 | 52 |
| 4 | FC Lugano | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 48/38 | 51 |
| 5 | FC Sion | 31 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 44/35 | 46 |
| 6 | BSC Young Boys | 31 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 61/56 | 46 |
| 7 | FC Luzern | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 62/56 | 39 |
Key Player Statistics: FC Basel 1893 vs BSC Young Boys
FC Basel 1893 vs BSC Young Boys Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | BSC Young Boys | FC Basel 1893 | 02.11.2025 | 0-0 |
| Super League | FC Basel 1893 | BSC Young Boys | 06.08.2025 | 4-1 |
| Super League | BSC Young Boys | FC Basel 1893 | 18.05.2025 | 6-2 |
| Super League | FC Basel 1893 | BSC Young Boys | 16.03.2025 | 1-2 |
| Super League | BSC Young Boys | FC Basel 1893 | 30.10.2024 | 3-2 |
| Super League | FC Basel 1893 | BSC Young Boys | 06.10.2024 | 1-0 |
| Super League | BSC Young Boys | FC Basel 1893 | 10.03.2024 | 5-1 |
| Super League | FC Basel 1893 | BSC Young Boys | 27.01.2024 | 1-0 |
| Super League | BSC Young Boys | FC Basel 1893 | 08.10.2023 | 3-0 |
| Super League | FC Basel 1893 | BSC Young Boys | 16.04.2023 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Basel 1893 | SV Elversberg | 09.01.2026 | 5-6 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Slavia Praha | FC Basel 1893 | 06.01.2026 | 3-4 |
| Super League | FC Winterthur | FC Basel 1893 | 22.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Super League | FC Basel 1893 | Servette FC | 15.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Super League | FC ST. Gallen | FC Basel 1893 | 08.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Super League | FC Basel 1893 | Grasshoppers | 05.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Super League | Lausanne | FC Basel 1893 | 01.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Super League | FC Luzern | FC Basel 1893 | 22.02.2026 | 4-2 |
| Super League | FC Basel 1893 | FC Lugano | 15.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Super League | FC Sion | FC Basel 1893 | 12.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Lask Linz | BSC Young Boys | 10.01.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | BSC Young Boys | Dinamo Bucuresti | 07.01.2026 | 0-2 |
| Super League | BSC Young Boys | FC Lugano | 22.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Super League | Lausanne | BSC Young Boys | 15.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Super League | BSC Young Boys | FC Thun | 08.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Super League | FC Luzern | BSC Young Boys | 04.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Super League | BSC Young Boys | FC Zurich | 01.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Super League | FC Sion | BSC Young Boys | 22.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Super League | BSC Young Boys | FC Winterthur | 14.02.2026 | 6-1 |
| Super League | FC ST. Gallen | BSC Young Boys | 11.02.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: FC Basel 1893 VS BSC Young Boys
Last 20 Matches Statistics: FC Basel 1893 vs BSC Young Boys
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: FC Basel 1893 vs BSC Young Boys
Basel versus Young Boys. Two Swiss football giants. One fixture that never fails to deliver drama, goals, and more than a few surprises.
FC Basel sit third in the Super League table with 52 points from 31 games. Young Boys are sixth with 46 points. That six-point gap matters. Basel need this win to keep pressure on the top two. Young Boys need it to stay alive in the title conversation.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record between these sides is absolutely wild. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about this being a closely contested rivalry. The home team has won the last five meetings when hosting this fixture with significant margins. Basel hammered Young Boys 4-1 at home back in August 2025. That result speaks volumes about what home advantage means in this particular matchup.
There's a surprising statistical pattern hiding in the data that casual fans will completely miss. Young Boys have scored a staggering 61 league goals this season — 14 more than Basel. But they've also conceded 56, making them simultaneously the most exciting and most vulnerable team in this fixture. When these sides meet, goals follow. Seven of their last ten meetings across all competitions produced three or more goals. The "Over 2.5 Goals" market at your favourite bookmaker deserves serious attention here.
The individual battles will be fascinating. Xherdan Shaqiri leads Basel with 10 goals and 10 assists in 29 games — a genuinely elite contribution for this level. He'll face a Young Boys defensive unit that has been carved open repeatedly this season. Meanwhile, the Bern side boast two players — Fassnacht and Bedia — both sitting on 15 league goals each. That attacking firepower is terrifying for any backline.
My specific prediction for bettors: Shaqiri scores or assists, Basel win by a single goal, and at least three cards are shown across both teams. Young Boys' disciplinary record — three red cards shared among their most-used midfielders — suggests the referee could be busy. The "Both Teams to Score" market also looks attractive given Young Boys' 61-goal season, even in defeat.
I'm backing Basel at 2.40. The home advantage, Shaqiri's form, and that recent 4-1 hammering all point in one direction.
Saturday night football at its absolute finest. Don't miss this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Hitz | Switzerland | 38 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 91 |
| L. Leroy | France | 26 | Midfielder | 187 | 82 |
| Đ. Jovanović | Serbia | 27 | Attacker | 187 | 81 |
| N. Vouilloz | Switzerland | 24 | Defender | 184 | 80 |
| D. Schmid | Switzerland | 28 | Defender | 183 | 74 |
| A. Barišić | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 24 | Defender | 192 | 86 |
| K. Koindredi | France | 24 | Midfielder | 186 | 84 |
| K. Tsunemoto | Japan | 27 | Defender | 175 | 69 |
| B. Traoré | Côte d'Ivoire | 23 | Attacker | 172 | 68 |
| E. Essiam | Ghana | 22 | Midfielder | 183 | 72 |
| M. Cissé | France | 22 | Defender | 177 | 75 |
| G. Sigua | Georgia | 20 | Midfielder | 190 | 88 |
| F. van Breemen | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | 193 | 83 |
| J. Adjetey | Ghana | 22 | Defender | 188 | 82 |
| I. Salah | Morocco | 24 | Attacker | 185 | 72 |
| M. Šotiček | Croatia | 21 | Attacker | 183 | 75 |
| J. Agbonifo | Sweden | 20 | Attacker | 180 | 78 |
| Junior Arlet Zé | Switzerland | 20 | Midfielder | 178 | 71 |
| T. Pfeiffer | Germany | 20 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 72 |
| D. Asiedu | Ghana | 21 | Defender | 190 | 80 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. von Ballmoos | Switzerland | 31 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 92 |
| S. Lauper | Switzerland | 29 | Midfielder | 186 | 73 |
| R. Raveloson | Madagascar | 29 | Midfielder | 182 | 73 |
| C. Itten | Switzerland | 29 | Attacker | 190 | 84 |
| H. Lindner | Austria | 35 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 80 |
| K. Imeri | Switzerland | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 80 |
| A. Gigović | Sweden | 24 | Midfielder | 187 | 78 |
| D. Males | Switzerland | 24 | Midfielder | 188 | 76 |
| L. Blum | Switzerland | 24 | Defender | 181 | 75 |
| J. Hadjam | Algeria | 23 | Defender | 185 | 82 |
| Joël Monteiro | Portugal | 26 | Attacker | 191 | 81 |
| T. Zoukrou | France | 22 | Defender | 189 | 81 |
| A. Bajrami | Switzerland | 22 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 86 |
| M. Deme | Switzerland | 21 | Midfielder | 182 | 76 |
| R. Andrews | England | 21 | Defender | 180 | 77 |
| D. Pech | Czechia | 19 | Midfielder | 184 | 78 |
| Mats Seiler | Switzerland | 20 | Defender | 190 | 75 |
| F. Conte | France | 21 | Attacker | 175 | 70 |
| L. Dalipi | Portugal | 19 | Midfielder | 183 | 70 |
| F. Tsimba | Switzerland | 19 | Attacker | 189 | 83 |
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